Dad grew up on a farm, surrounded by sheep, cows, chickens, turkeys, and pigs, so we love a good farm adventure. The Farm Zion in Hurricane is an amazing place with tons of animals and activities perfect for kids and adults of all ages.
Animals
The first thing to know about your visit is that there are A LOT of animals! And you can feed almost all of them. Make sure to buy a large cup of food as you check in, because you can feed horses, donkeys, pigs, cows, chickens, sheep, and especially goats. Most of these animals will eat right out of your hand. There is one area where you can go right inside with goats and sheep, which is always really fun! Our kids were laughing as they walked by one old horse because it kicked the fence as soon as it saw our cup! He kept kicking until we gave him a few bites, too!
There are a few animals that you can’t feed, but you can still visit them. The rabbits were a favorite, because they were set in a low trough that the kids could gently reach into to feel their soft fur. There were also alpacas in a large fenced area that were not for feeding, but fun to see. We spent around 45 minutes feeding, petting, and getting to know the animals at The Farm Zion.
Other Activities
The Farm Zion also had a ton of activities. There was a massive slide, a small maze for kids, and a large one for adults, tractor rides, and axe throwing. All of these activities are included with your admission, which we appreciated. You have to be 8 years old to throw axes, but any age can ride the barrels behind the tractor. Some activities also require an employee to open them up for you, but don’t be afraid to ask. Everyone is so nice and helpful.
For little ones, there is a massive corn pit, the small hay maze (you can see your toddler from the outside), and the slides. Our little ones also spent time at the see-saws, the swings, and of course, they loved the animals, too. There are some really fun spots to take pictures all over the farm, too. After 45 minutes with the animals, we spent another hour on the grounds, including axe throwing and the tractor ride.
The Farm Zion is only about 20 minutes from the entrance to Zion National Park, so it is a great stop to get the little ones out of the car and get them doing something active. We are so impressed with how much there is to do and how much fun we had, even our teenagers.
We are definitely adding this to our Things to do near Zion list. For their current pricing and hours, make sure to visit The Farm Zion website. They host lots of fun activities throughout the year like Easter Egg Hunts, Haunted Maze, and Christmastime on the Farm.
